In a disaster, you may receive instructions from local officials to shelter in place. If this happens:

Bring family and pets inside.

Lock doors, close windows, air vents, fireplace dampers, and turn off fans and ventilation systems (i.e. air conditioners and furnaces).

Get your family preparedness kit and emergency plan that includes how your family will communicate if sheltering in separate geographic locations. Consider designating an out-of-town family member as a central point of contact; as out-of-town calls may be easier to place during disasters.

Choose a small interior room with few or, if possible, no windows.

Use duct tape and heavy plastic sheeting to seal all windows, doors and air vents into the room.

Be prepared to use what you have and improvise to seal gaps to create a barrier between yourself and any contamination.

Monitor local radio and TV for information, updates, instructions, and an all-clear notification.

Some disasters may necessitate having a two-week supply of food, water and prescription medications due to possible store closings or supply shortages.